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Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested three correctional officers accused of murdering an inmate at Dade Correctional Institution (CI) on February 14, 2022. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests three correctional officers for murder
Governor DeSantis’ outright refusal to address the massive housing crisis has forced millions of Floridians to pay excessive rent and home insurance rate hikes. [Read more…] about Senator Taddeo Joins Democratic Colleagues in Call to Expand the Special Session to Include Rental Relief
The office of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation this week recognizing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 24 – 30, 2022. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Proclaims April 24 – 30, 2022, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Representative Anna Eskamani (D-Orlando) and House and Senate Democrats today sent a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis asking that he expand the call for the special session on property and homeowners insurance to include proposals that would provide real relief to renters throughout the state. [Read more…] about Rep. Anna V. Eskamani & Legislative Democrats Call for Relief for Renters During Special Session
A panel of federal judges for the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral argument today on a “social media censorship” law that a Florida federal judge ruled unconstitutional last year. [Read more…] about Federal Appeals Court To Hear Oral Arguments On Florida Social Media Law
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis today sided with Florida homeowners and small businesses by vetoing the controversial House Bill 741. [Read more…] about Advocates Celebrate Governor’s Veto of Anti-Solar Bill
Statement from Justin Vandenbroeck, President of Florida Solar Energy Industries Association, praising Gov. DeSantis for vetoing HB 741 [Read more…] about Florida Solar Energy Industries Association praises Gov. DeSantis for vetoing HB 741
HCA Florida Capital Hospital, an affiliate of HCA Florida Healthcare, announces the opening of its $5 million, 10-bed, Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), deepening the hospital’s ability to provide intensive care for sick and premature infants born at HCA Florida Capital Hospital. [Read more…] about HCA Florida Capital Hospital Expands Women’s & Children’s Services
At a time when the horrors of the Holocaust are again on the minds of Europe and the world, an alarming new survey shows widespread misunderstanding – and even real doubts – among a surprisingly large number of Americans regarding the darkest chapter in modern world history. [Read more…] about Alarming New Survey Shows Serious Knowledge Gaps Among Americans About the Holocaust, Including Belief That Horrific Chapter Was Exaggerated
On Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., State Representatives Dianne Hart (D-Tampa), Susan Valdés (D-Tampa), Anika Omphroy (D-Lauderdale Lakes), and Marie Woodson (D-Hollywood) will be holding a virtual workshop called “Show Me the Money Part 3 – Housing in Crisis” to provide information about state resources for insurance assistance, mortgages, and taxes. [Read more…] about Calling all Homeowners: State Lawmakers to Hold Virtual Workshop on State Resources Available to Homeowners in Need of Assistance
